Latest earthquakes near Rishra, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rishra, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rishra? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rishra, it will show up within minutes.
Rishra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rishra, West Bengal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rishra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rishra during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 25 | 96.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Rishra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rishra occurred on Dec 2, 2023 09:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 269 kilometers (167 mi) east of Rishra, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rishra in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 30, 1921 15:56, 241 kilometers (150 mi) east of Rishra. It is the strongest earthquake near Rishra in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rishra, West Bengal in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Rishra.
Nearest earthquakes from Rishra
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rishra, West Bengal. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rishra.
When was the last earthquake in Rishra, West Bengal?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Rishra on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 19:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 92km north-northeast of Rishra at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rishra, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rishra, West Bengal?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Rishra on the afternoon of March 30, 1921 at 15:56 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 241km east of Rishra at a depth of 15km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rishra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rishra, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rishra. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
